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However, BBC Test Match Special commentator Agnew says he is highly regarded by England’s selectors and management.

As such, he feels Ball will add significantly to his current four Test and 16 one-day caps as he compares him to Mike Hendrick, who took 87 wickets at an average of 25.83 in 30 Tests between 1974 and 1981.

“I do think he’s got a long term England future. I felt a bit sorry for him because he wasn’t ready to play in Brisbane," he told the Post.